Home Inspection St. Cloud | Home Inspection 320-433-9489
Imagine that you have found the perfect house: the bedrooms are spacious, the neighborhood is idyllic, and there is just enough room for your family to grow. Unbeknownst to you, however, there is a dark secret that the sellers do not want you knowing about. There is a major plumbing problem with the property, and it is going to cost you a small fortune to fix the problem.
Plumbing is always a critical issue for a homeowner, and a home buyer needs to make certain that the house’s plumbing is in order before making the purchase. That’s where a plumbing inspection comes in.
Here are the common areas that will be inspected to ensure your plumbing running efficiently and effectively:
- Shut off valve- Check the shut off valve to see if it is functioning properly, once that is done the inspector will check the faucets to make sure there is no water running when the they are turned on. They will then turn the valve back on and check the faucets again to see if the water is flowing properly.
- Inspect piping- They will inspect for signs of corrosion or damage, such as worn connections or residue, but also find out what materials the pipes are made of and their diameters.
- Water Heater- The inspector will inspect capacity, age, location and condition and inspect the connectors and anode rod for corrosion and calcium build-up.
- Check and operate every water dispensing system in the home- The inspector will flush all of the toilets and run all of the faucets. After they have finished running each system, they will see if the faucets drip or if the pipes underneath the sinks are leaking, ensure all toilets should completely empty and then refill and the showers should maintain a specific temperature and flow even when other water systems are in use elsewhere in the house.
By hiring a home inspector to inspect your plumbing they will identify and address any and all plumbing issues and should be done before completing a home purchase. A plumbing inspection can save yourself from having to spend thousands of dollars fixing problems that should not be present in a home that is for sale in the first place!
Home Inspection St. Cloud | Home Inspection 320-433-9489